Join the Whatcom Housing Alliance (WHA) for the 2025 Spring Community Summit! On June 4th, we will be joined facilitators from Neighborhood Workshop for Developer for a Day, a workshop designed to provide practical insights into how local policies shape housing development projects. WHA Community Summits bring together public officials, community leaders, and interested community members to navigate the complexities involved in bringing new housing or mixed-use developments to life.

What to expect:

In small teams, participants will tackle a realistic community infill site scenario to:

Interpret zoning laws and local housing policies
Create a practical development proposal aligned with community needs
Develop a basic financial feasibility model to understand project viability

Facilitators will highlight how local policies, regulations, fees, and community decisions influence housing availability, affordability, and development feasibility. The workshop emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and an understanding of the trade-offs developers face.

Key Takeaways:

Learn how zoning and housing policies directly impact local housing availability
Understand the relationships between project costs, rental/sales pricing, and financing
Identify ways community and public decisions can actively support housing development

This workshop provides valuable insights for anyone interested in fostering a better understanding of local housing dynamics and supporting more informed, collaborative housing decisions.

Community Summit - Spring 2025

Developer for a Day: A hands-on workshop to understand local housing development